However, it is not cheap, so if you can get more out of it than is in it, that saves a sip on a drink. Four tips to get the most out of a bottle of THC or CBD oil. Take advantage of it!
Cannabis oil is made with an extract from cannabis flowers. By lengthening the viscous substance with olive, hemp seed, or coconut oil, you get cannabis oil. The ideal way to administer it is under the tongue. Through this route, most cannabinoids and terpenes are absorbed by the mucous membranes in the mouth. The rest goes through the digestive tract. This method is called sublingual administration and often gives an effect within 30 minutes.
However, cannabis oil is also a costly remedy. So if you have good oil, you also want to get everything out of it. These four tips come in handy.
#1. Different ways to use cannabis oil
The most efficient way to use cannabis oil is through the aforementioned sublingual method. But there are more options. You can also apply oil locally to the skin, vaporize it with special devices or add it to your food.
We should mention that most types of cannabis oil are not suitable for evaporation. Do you want to vaporize oil? Then check whether both the oil and your evaporator are suitable for this.
#2. Apply cannabis oil to your skin
One method from #1 that we will go into in more detail is to apply cannabis oil to your skin. If you apply cannabis oil on the skin, the effect is stronger than with wietzalf. That’s because cannabis oil is a stronger concentrate than most cannabis creams. This also makes applying oil to your skin a pricey method. But with serious conditions, this is worth considering.
Think of severe eczema or skin cancer. When applying a small amount daily, there is a good chance that your skin will recover quickly. Also, skin cancer spots in many cases quickly become smaller.
However, cannabis oil is not designed for use on the skin. It is very sticky and leftovers remain. Therefore, always clean the place well before applying a new layer. You can also mix oil with a little coconut oil. Then it becomes less sticky and is easier to apply.
A final tip: after smearing with oil, stick a plaster over the spot. This way, no dirt is added and clothing does not wipe the oil off.
#3. Improve the taste of cannabis oil
Some people can’t get used to the bitter, spicy, or even burning taste of cannabis oil. Mixing with honey or yogurt is then a solution.
You can also drip oil over your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Doing so does change the bioavailability of the oil. You no longer use sublingual administration; the cannabis oil is now fully absorbed by the digestive tract. Just like with edibles.
As a result, it takes longer for oil to work. In addition, you lose part of the medicinal value because it is lost during the digestive process. The liver also breaks down a bit. This is not very bad, but something to take into account.
#4. How do I get the right dose?
Many people find it difficult to dose cannabis oil. If you drip under the tongue, you cannot see exactly how many drops come out of the pipette. The same applies to pastes from a syringe. In this case, ask for help. Have someone else administer the oil or paste. Or put the desired amount on a toothpick or clean finger that you then place under the tongue.
That often leaves the question: how much should you take exactly? A question to which there is no clear answer. The effective dose differs from person to person. It depends, among other things, on the condition, personal circumstances such as age, the strength of the oil, and whether someone already has to experience with weed.
Arriving at the desired dose is a matter of trying it out. You can do this by starting with one drop of oil, preferably before bedtime. Then see what it does. Slowly build up the dose to an amount that relieves the ailment in the morning. Then choose a time during the day when you will also administer. Start again with one drop and build up slowly. After a few days, you have two times when you take oil. If desired, add a third or even fourth moment.
The trick is to find a dose that relieves the ailment, with no or minimal side effects. Read more about dosing medical cannabis here and about the possible side effects here.
Is cannabis oil for you?
Cannabis oil is used for a variety of conditions. From HIV to arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, leukemia, Crohn’s disease, depression, insomnia, glaucoma, asthma, and chronic pain to cancer.
It is a popular form of administration because it is powerful, works quickly and long-term, and is easy to dose. Definitely, a dosage form to look at if you are going to use medical marijuana.
Yet you never know which form best suits your situation. It may also be that you benefit more from vaporizing weed or edibles. Sometimes a combination of several methods works. This is a matter of trying it out.
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